The pianist Andras Schiff turns 70 today, as was duly noted on Radio 3 this morning. This reminded me of a link sent to me a while back by the artist formerly known as Mahlerman, still a constant source of musical inspiration. An interview at the piano, in which Schiff talks about Bach and, toward the end, Beethoven, it is well worth watching if you have some free time over Christmas. Schiff's humility, particularly when discussing Bach, is striking, as is his quiet sense of humour. Here's the link...
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I had the privilege of listening live Schiff playing well tempered books with no pedals and scores. Merry xmas, Nigel
ReplyDeleteAnd to you, Ricardo – Feliz Natal!
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